Winning isn’t always the goal

[Ken Krause]

Ask any fastpitch player, coach or parent what the team’s goal is and the easy answer will be “to win.” But when you look at things a bit deeper winning may not always be the primary goal. Take a 10U or 12U team making the jump from rec ball to travel ball. It can be […]

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[Gronknation]

I think the most important thing is to have a plan from the start of the season. Even for a high school or college team, winning every game might not be the right path. Integrating players may cost you a few games but make you a stronger team at playoff time. Obviously a college team isn't going to throw girls all over the place but if you know you will need more than 9 girls you need to play them. Our high school baseball team finished 10-10 and won the state championship. The coach knew he didnt have a solid 9, and knew it would take 12-13 kids to win games.